It takes time to recreate, redirect, and rewrite a new you, a new beginning, a new life.

And in all of this comes awareness.

It takes time to change.

And I witnessed it in my son, Gabriel. After thirteen surgeries, Pierre and I decided to allow Gabriel to make the decision if he would like another surgery or not. When we would check in, his natural response was “no.” It allowed Gabriel to step into well-being. Over the weekend, Gabriel shared, “Mom and dad, I’m ready for surgery. This nevus hurts on my finger. And I want to shave.” Pierre and I were astonished because we never saw it coming. But ten years later, Gabriel decided.